Did you know that Joel Katz, the brilliant mind behind the XRP Ledger and CTO of Ripple,
chose his alter ego name after Stimpy the Cat? This isn't just crypto folklore – it's a verified true story.
"A nod to an old friendship. And if his friend John is reading this…
you're part of XRP history now."
What makes this even more remarkable? $STIMPY has become one of the premier cat-themed tokens
on the XRP Ledger, fostering community and culture – essential elements the XRPL ecosystem needs.
David Schwartz himself confirmed the origin story. The development team sold out their NFT collection in just 1 hour,
with all proceeds going directly into liquidity. They're executing with precision: vision, execution, and community building.
This represents more than just another token – it's a piece of XRP history with genuine sentimental value.
While we often focus on utility, culture itself is a form of utility. The XRPL is evolving beyond just payments
to become a platform for ideas, stories, and the memories that will onboard the next generation.